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From Edward Timpson CBE KC
  • School games: more volunteers to be recruited

    The government has announced the training and recruitment of nearly 1,500 extra volunteers and coaches to help organise the school games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Young people with SEND to benefit from £5 million work scheme

    Supported internships will be available to those with the most severe forms of special educational needs and disability (SEND).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Slough children's services trust: Elaine Simpson appointed chair

    Edward Timpson writes to Elaine Simpson to confirm her appointment as Chair of Slough Children's Services Trust.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Letter from Edward Timpson about secure children’s homes

    Minister for Children and Families writes to Association of Directors of Children's Services and the Local Government Association.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Timpson at No Wrong Door launch

    The Children’s Minister speaks about funding for innovation fund programmes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Timpson speaks to the Centre for Adoption Support

    The Children and Families Minister speaks to the Centre for Adoption Support.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Record number of children adopted by LGBT families

    Minister thanks lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities for ‘selfless dedication’ to vulnerable children.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Investigations into abuse in children’s homes and schools

    Statement regarding investigations relating to Jimmy Savile and a number of children’s homes and schools in England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £1 million from Adoption Support Fund helps over 160 families

    Families across the country benefit from essential therapy services that help children settle into their new homes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Timpson: improving access to physical education and sports

    The Children’s Minister addresses the Youth Sport Trust (YST) conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister praises interns with special educational needs

    Minister Edward Timpson visits a National Grid site to meet young people benefiting from the EmployAbility initiative.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chef and author Lorraine Pascale is new Fostering Ambassador

    Lorraine Pascale to bring the same enthusiasm and dedication seen in the kitchen to support some of the country’s most vulnerable children.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £31.7 million boost for ‘life-changing’ SEND reforms

    A multi-million pound injection will help local authorities continue to implement new special educational needs system.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Timpson: supporting SEND students in further education

    How colleges can help young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) into work and independence.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £19 million of support available for adoptive families

    The new funding will be available to help adoptive families across the country settle their children into their new home.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Timpson speaks at the LSCB chairs annual conference

    Children's Minister Edward Timpson outlines the important role local safeguarding children boards play in improving child protection.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Department for Education and WWE urge pupils to banish bullying

    London academy hosts special assembly ahead of Anti-Bullying Week.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Timpson discusses special educational needs reforms

    Children's Minister addresses The Key at the Improving the progress of pupils with special educational needs conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Adoptive parents receive heartfelt thanks from minister

    Adoptive parents across the country have received a personal letter of thanks from the Children and Families Minister, Edward Timpson.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £150 million to boost primary school sport

    Primary schools receive fresh funding boost of over £150 million to improve PE lessons as part of the PE and sport premium.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government